Smart Contract Security Engineer

We are seeking a Senior Smart Contract Security Engineer to join our team. The ideal candidate has a strong background in blockchain technology, particularly in smart contract development and security. In this role, you will be instrumental in ensuring the security and integrity of our cross-chain messaging protocol and applications.

Responsibilities

• Participate in design, implementation and testing of smart contracts for Axelar’s cross-chain messaging protocol and applications.
• Conduct comprehensive security audits of smart contracts to identify and address vulnerabilities.
• Establish security processes for deployments, and operations of smart contracts. 
• Provide technical expertise and guidance to the team on smart contract security practices.

Requirements

• 5+ years of Software Development experience.
• Deep expertise in a smart contract VM (EVM/Solidity, Solana/Rust, Cosmos/Cosmwasm, etc). 
• Proven experience with security audits and/or creating security processes for smart contracts, blockchains, messaging protocols, etc.
• Familiarity with cryptography is a plus. 
• Familiarity with Rust is a strong plus.
• Entrepreneurial mindset with a proactive approach to learning and adapting to new challenges.
• Excellent problem-solving skills and attention to detail.
• Strong communication and collaboration skills.

Benefits

• Autonomous, distributed environment with the opportunity to work collaboratively in a diverse team across the world.
• The scope to contribute to high impact work and really make a difference in a decentralized protocol.
• The chance to challenge yourself whilst learning heaps of stuff in the process.
• Unlimited time off throughout the year to rest and recharge.
• Competitive compensation with stock options, experiencing growth from the initial phase.